Bob Pott passes away

indychamp02 · 03-16-2009, 07:32 PM

I am sad to report that Bob Pott has passed away today. He was a Div-7 Stock racer form Az. I have known Bob for years he was always a good racer and friend. Everytime we raced out west he always had a smile and was always a joy to talk with him about Fords. Please keep Rusty,Kelly and the rest of the Pott family in your prayers through this tough time. The dragstrip in heaven has one more Ford racer on the qualifying sheet!!! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers I will post more when services are set.

Steven Hall 4782 CSA

heartspeed2 · 03-16-2009, 07:48 PM

We have to all take comfort in the fact that Bob is no longer in pain. As Steven said he is racing in heaven.
He always had a postive attitude, was a true friend and a man with integrity.
He will be missed greatly by all whose lives he touched.

Funeral arrangements are not final - tentative arrangements are the weekend of the Houston Natls at Bob & Penny's church in Sedona.
Please keep Penny, Kelly and all the family in your thoughts and prayers.
For those of us who are able to attend the funeral, I would like to suggest we all wear a little yellow (either in clothing or armbands) to honor his years of racing and his love of his mustang Ol Yeller.
Cathy Bevers
heartspeed2@comcast.net

7423 · 03-16-2009, 07:51 PM

I am very sad to hear this. I spoke with Bob at the Pomona race early this year. He was happy and looked like he was recovering well from his illness. He was very excited about Kelly driving his car. He always spoke with a smile on his face. It is an honor to know him. Rest in peace Bob, you will be missed....................
Charlie Allen in SoCal

Earle Holt · 03-16-2009, 07:53 PM

So sorry to hear this. I met Bob at Indy a couple of years ago. Real nice guy.

Julie Jordan · 03-16-2009, 08:30 PM

Bob always had a smile on his face and a cheerful greeting when he saw you. It was a pleasure to have known him. My condolences to his family.

Chuck Norton · 03-16-2009, 08:43 PM

Sad news, indeed. Bob had friends everywhere he went and no one enjoyed a day at the track more thoroughly. We'll all miss him.

c

Pat Cook · 03-16-2009, 10:16 PM

This truly is a sad day, Bob was one of the reason I like to go stock racing. Hangin with him and his daughter Kelly, Dennis Alvey, Joe, Richie Pauley was all part of the ride. It will definitely be different without Bob. God Bless ya Bob.....

7881 Chris · 03-16-2009, 10:24 PM

I am sorry to hear of this news. My sincere condolences.

BobUnkefer · 03-16-2009, 10:56 PM

My condolences as well, Bob always seemed truly happy @ the races and I think he enjoyed Kelly behind the wheel as much as himself.
My thoughts and prayers to Kelly and the rest of the family.

Unk

tex22 · 03-17-2009, 02:01 AM

Truly a sad loss, my thoughts go out to Kelly, Rusty and the Pott Family. Love you guys.

4785
Nolan Grier

03-16-2009, 07:32 PM	#1
indychamp02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bob Pott passes away I am sad to report that Bob Pott has passed away today. He was a Div-7 Stock racer form Az. I have known Bob for years he was always a good racer and friend. Everytime we raced out west he always had a smile and was always a joy to talk with him about Fords. Please keep Rusty,Kelly and the rest of the Pott family in your prayers through this tough time. The dragstrip in heaven has one more Ford racer on the qualifying sheet!!! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers I will post more when services are set. Steven Hall 4782 CSA

03-16-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
heartspeed2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away We have to all take comfort in the fact that Bob is no longer in pain. As Steven said he is racing in heaven. He always had a postive attitude, was a true friend and a man with integrity. He will be missed greatly by all whose lives he touched. Funeral arrangements are not final - tentative arrangements are the weekend of the Houston Natls at Bob & Penny's church in Sedona. Please keep Penny, Kelly and all the family in your thoughts and prayers. For those of us who are able to attend the funeral, I would like to suggest we all wear a little yellow (either in clothing or armbands) to honor his years of racing and his love of his mustang Ol Yeller. Cathy Bevers heartspeed2@comcast.net

03-16-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bob Pott passes away I am very sad to hear this. I spoke with Bob at the Pomona race early this year. He was happy and looked like he was recovering well from his illness. He was very excited about Kelly driving his car. He always spoke with a smile on his face. It is an honor to know him. Rest in peace Bob, you will be missed.................... Charlie Allen in SoCal

03-16-2009, 07:53 PM	#4
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Bob Pott passes away So sorry to hear this. I met Bob at Indy a couple of years ago. Real nice guy. __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock

03-16-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 637 Likes: 90 Liked 510 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Bob always had a smile on his face and a cheerful greeting when he saw you. It was a pleasure to have known him. My condolences to his family. __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

03-16-2009, 08:43 PM	#6
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 473 Likes: 104 Liked 81 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Sad news, indeed. Bob had friends everywhere he went and no one enjoyed a day at the track more thoroughly. We'll all miss him. c

03-16-2009, 10:16 PM	#7
Pat Cook Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 175 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away This truly is a sad day, Bob was one of the reason I like to go stock racing. Hangin with him and his daughter Kelly, Dennis Alvey, Joe, Richie Pauley was all part of the ride. It will definitely be different without Bob. God Bless ya Bob..... __________________ 67 Ford Fairlane F/SA 749

03-16-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
7881 Chris Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 65 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away I am sorry to hear of this news. My sincere condolences. __________________ Chris Ashley 7881 STK "I still believe in Santa Claus"

03-16-2009, 10:56 PM	#9
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away My condolences as well, Bob always seemed truly happy @ the races and I think he enjoyed Kelly behind the wheel as much as himself. My thoughts and prayers to Kelly and the rest of the family. Unk

03-17-2009, 02:01 AM	#10
tex22 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 81 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Truly a sad loss, my thoughts go out to Kelly, Rusty and the Pott Family. Love you guys. 4785 Nolan Grier